Unit Operations in Environmental Engineering - Hardcover

Noyes, Robert

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0815513437 ISBN 13: 9780815513438

Publisher: William Andrew, 1995

Synopsis

This book discusses the practical aspects of environmental technology organized into eight chapters relating to unit operations as follows: 1. Biological Technology2. Chemical Technology3. Containment and Barrier Technology4. Immobilization Technology5. Membrane Technology6. Physical Technology7. Radiation and Electrical Technology8. Thermal Destruction TechnologyTraditional technologies have been included, as well as those that can be considered innovative and emerging. The traditional approaches have been the most successful, as contractors are careful about bidding on some of the newer technologies. However, as regulatory requirements increase, markets will open for the innovative and emerging processes. There will be increasing pressure to break down complex waste streams, with each subsequent stream demanding separate treatment. In addition, a number of technologies have been developed by combining processes directly, or in a treatment train, and these developments are expected to assume increasing importance. However, such concerns as uncertainties due to liability, regulatory approval, price competition, and client approval have limited the application of some of these newer technologies.

About this title

About the Author

Robert Noyes is a chemical engineer (Northwestern University), and was involved in various aspects of the chemical industry, with later graduate work in nuclear engineering. Prior to founding Noyes Data Corporation/Noyes Publications, he was nuclear sales manager for Burns & Roe, Inc., and Curtiss-Wright International; responsible for marketing nuclear research reactors. He is the author of four previous books: Nuclear Waste Cleanup Technology and Opportunities; Handbook of Pollution Control Processes; Handbook of Leak, Spill and Accidental Release Prevention Techniques; Pollution Prevention Technology Handbook," and Unit Operations in Environmental Engineering."

Review

"...a useful reference for all those involved in solving environmental problems."-ESRISA T. "an extensive survey. ...remarkably easy and pleasant to read..."-Chem. & Indus.

Edition details

• Publisher: William Andrew
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0815513437
• ISBN 13: 9780815513438
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 515